Manihot rubricaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
236380
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Johnst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 68: 90 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235711
Common Names
- Manihot rubricaulis
- Red-Stemmed Cassava
- Red-Stemmed Manihot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Manihot rubricaulis (also called 'red-stemmed cassava', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has simple, alternate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist soils and in open or closed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Manihot rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Manihot rubricaulis sub. isoloba (Standl.) D.J.Rogers & AppanManihot rubricaulis sub. rubricaulis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Manihot rubricaulis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
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Manihot rubricaulis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Manihot rubricaulis
Manihot rubricaulis is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands at elevations of 500-2000m.
Manihot rubricaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manihot rubricaulis?
Manihot rubricaulis
What is the common name of Manihot rubricaulis?
Red-stemmed cassava
What is the natural habitat of Manihot rubricaulis?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Manihot genus
Manihot acuminatissima, Manihot aesculifolia, Manihot alutacea, Manihot angustiloba, Manihot anisophylla, Manihot anomala, Manihot attenuata, Manihot auriculata, Manihot baccata, Manihot boliviana, Manihot brachyandra, Manihot brachyloba, Manihot caerulescens, Manihot carthaginensis, Manihot catingae, Manihot caudata, Manihot cecropiifolia, Manihot chlorosticta, Manihot compositifolia, Manihot condensata, Manihot corymbiflora, Manihot crassisepala, Manihot crotalariiformis, Manihot davisiae, Manihot diamantinensis, Manihot dichotoma, Manihot divergens, Manihot epruinosa, Manihot esculenta, Manihot falcata, Manihot filamentosa, Manihot flemingiana, Manihot foetida, Manihot fruticulosa, Manihot gabrielensis, Manihot gracilis, Manihot grahamii, Manihot guaranitica, Manihot handroana, Manihot hassleriana, Manihot heptaphylla, Manihot hilariana, Manihot hunzikeriana, Manihot inflata, Manihot irwinii, Manihot jacobinensis, Manihot janiphoides, Manihot jolyana, Manihot leptophylla, Manihot longipetiolata,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-120004: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.